Because Lutherans seek health and wholeness: we shared space with our neighbors participating in World Tai Chi/Qi Gong Day last Saturday. "The east lawn of ELC was a perfect setting!" remarked Barry A. Jackson, PT, DPT (GRMC Physical Therapist) who lead his students from the Guadalupe Regional Wellness Center and the Seguin Public Library through a modification of the Tai Chi Yang style used to enhance balance and stability in an outdoor setting. Learn more about this healthy practice in Seguin here. We are better, and healthier, together.
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Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Masks are encouraged but no longer required on the church campus.
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KOSCIUSKO, CESTOHOWA &
PANNA MARIA CHURCH TOURS
Saturday, May 21
RSVP by MAY 11
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The Senior Social Club and friends will tour some of the historic churches in the Panna Maria area south of Seguin in May. We'd love for you to join us!
Everyone will meet at the Emanuel’s parking lot at 8:45 am and carpool to St Ann’s Church in Kosciusko, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Cestohowa, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Panna Maria.
We’ll stop for lunch after the second church. There is no cost to tour the churches, but they do ask for donations.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 11th
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FORWARD IN FAITH
STEP 6: CONTINUE GROWING IN CHRIST
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When do you stop giving and growing in giving? You don't. Growth in generosity is a journey. If your giving is to be blessed and joyful, it must continue to grow and expand. Read our final bulletin insert below to learn more.
REMINDER:
Statements of Intent may still be turned in on Sunday, May 8th if you have not already done so.
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Emanuel's Ladies Aid met at their first Wednesday of the month meeting on May 4, 2022. Pictured above are the women celebrating Mother's Day. Of the many items up for discussion, Ladies Aid President Jeannie Hall shared minutes from a meeting 50 years ago.
Judy Stollewerk was shocked to learn that her mother was then treasurer. Barbara Haas, the current treasurer, was dumbfounded to find out that her mother had written a skit produced by the women five decades ago. "I didn't know she could even do that!" Barbara exclaimed.
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Ladies Aid has been a service organization serving Emanuel's and the community since 1899. Many of today's members are following in the footsteps of their mothers, grandmothers, and even great grandmothers. Their ministry extends far beyond monthly meetings and coffee cakes. Lifelong friendships are formed and faith is deepened through study and prayer.
Continuing their tradition of service and philanthropy, Jeannie Hall, on behalf of the Ladies Aid, presented Pastor Marcus with a check for $12,000 to go towards the Forward in Faith campaign.
If you are interested in learning more about Ladies Aid, please contact Jeannie Hall here.
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ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY CLEANUP DAY
Saturday, May 14
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Join the Outreach & Service Team at the Chili’s Grill & Bar parking lot off I10 at 8am for our second Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup Day. Wear long pants, boots or closed-toe shoes, hat, and gloves. Pictured above is our crew from GWOH last fall. Come on out and help us make our stretch of highway look awesome and welcoming for our Seguin neighbors! |
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HONORING OUR FRONTLINE
HEALTHCARE WORKERS
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COOKIES NEEDED!
May 16-19
During worship on Sunday, May 22 we will be honoring our frontline healthcare workers and presenting them with gift baskets. The Congregational Care Team is asking our fabulous Emanuel’s bakers to bring homemade cookies, brownies, or other goodies (3 to a bag) to the church office the week of May 16-19. Sign up sheets are in the narthex.
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EMANUEL'S LITTLE FREE LIBRARY |
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DEDICATION AND
RIBBON CUTTING
Sunday, May 15
Emanuel’s new Little Free Library will be formally recognized following worship. We are grateful for Donna Simmons' vision about the library and Bill Salt's excellent carpentry skills. The Little Free Library is for friends and neighbors of Emanuel’s to share books, build community, and inspire readers. Learn more at www.littlefreelibrary.org
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MINISTRY TEAM MEETING NIGHT |
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Monday, May 16
6:30 pm in the Women's Ministry Room
All of Emanuel’s Ministry Teams now gather on a single each month to collaborate, plan, and schedule for upcoming events and ministry projects. Ministry Teams are coordinated by Council Members but participation is open to everyone in the congregation. Please join us!
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 13-16 5:30 -7:30 pm
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We're partnering with Spirit of Joy and First Presbyterian again this year to put on VBS June 13-16 from 5:30 -7:30 pm. VBS includes dinner and is fun for the whole family! Registration forms are below. Parents of children who have not yet completed Kinder will be required to attend. Check back next week to see how you can volunteer! |
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Seguin Hermann Sons Dance End of Year Recital was held at TLU last weekend. Brava to the dancers in our Emanuel's family! |
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Leila May, center. Photo by Lindsay May. |
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Hannah Bentley under the arrow. Photo by Cynthia Bentley |
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FIFTH SUNDAY POTLUCK
Join us on May 29th
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We will gather in the Fellowship Hall for an all-church potluck lunch right after worship. Please bring your favorite dish and/or dessert to share. Looking forward to a delicious meal, great camaraderie, and time to celebrate our graduates. Check the sign-up sheet in the Narthex for help after the meal. The goal is to “Go Green” and not use disposable plates and utensils. |
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GRADUATION SUNDAY
May 29th
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We will be honoring our graduates on May 29th. Keep an eye out for cards and giving trees for our four high school graduates and our college graduate. Join us at the potluck lunch following worship as we celebrate these amazing young people. |
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REPAST
Repast: A quantity of food taken or provided for one occasion of eating
We’ve all participated in funeral dinners, a culmination of the grief shared with the decedent’s family and friends. Jesus invites us to a different kind of repast.
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CHILDREN & YOUTH EDUCATION at 10:30 a.m.
Ignite! KIDS (First Floor): Gather in the IGNITE! KIDS room in the 1st Floor Green Classroom at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday Mornings for song and Bible stories. Age groups will transition to different rooms following the gathering time then return to families in worship for Communion. Let PK know if you can be added to the teaching rotation.
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUMMER BREAK: May is the last month of Sunday School as we enter into summer. We will relaunch with a new format in the Fall featuring new ways of learning about the Bible including art, music, cooking, and science! Keep an eye out for more information. If this has piqued your interest, contact PK about how you can become more involved in our students' faith formation on Sunday mornings!
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SUNDAY ADULT CLASSES
THE HERITAGE CLASS: Augsburg Fortress Quarterly Adult Bible Study led by various class members meets on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in room 304. The spring study is God Frees and Redeems: Deuteronomy, Ezra, Matthew, John, Romans, Galatians.
PASTOR MARCUS' CLASS: 9:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center. "A Study of Martin Luther, the Reformation, and the Theology that Created Change." Please bring your Small Catechism.
THE JOY CLASS: Bible stories and songs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Gathers at 9:15 on the First Sunday of the month in the Women's Ministry Room.
WEEKDAY STUDIES
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Faith Circle (Women’s Ministry Room): Third Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
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Joy Circle (Women’s Ministry Room): Second Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
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Ladies Aid (Women’s Ministry Room): First Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.
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JUBILATION SINGERS GO ON SUMMER HOLIDAY;
SUMMER SINGERS TAKE OVER
On June 5, the Day of Pentecost, the Jubilation Singers will sing their last service for the summer. This group has given tirelessly of their time and talents since September of 2021, and they will take a much deserved rest. Their work will be taken up by the Summer Singers on Sunday, June 12, and will continue until the first Sunday of September.
During the months of June, July, and August, the Summer Singers will meet at 9.58 am Lutheran Daylight Time at the grand piano on the Nave to rehearse their music. We will try to let our creative selves really show through. I will communicate with them often to keep them abreast of what they will be doing.
I invite any of you who are interested in choral singing to please join us in Summer Singers. Remember that there is no Wednesday rehearsal; just on the Sundays that are designated for their singing. It is a good way for you to introduce yourself to singing in a choir! Come one. Come all. No age limit. And, there are no auditions! Please feel free to contact me at thomas@elcseguin.org or catch me after worship.
I hope to see you there and then!
Tom Engler, Director of Music
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Continuing Programs:
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MUSIC MINISTRY includes the Jubilation Singers Choir and Heavenly Ringers Handbell Choir. Heavenly Ringers meets at 6:30 on Wednesday evenings followed by Jubilation Singers at 7:30. Contact Thomas Engler, Emanuel's Director of Music.
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LWR QUICK QUILTERS gathers in their first floor sewing suite on Monday mornings to assemble quilts that are distributed globally to those in need. If you are interested in this productive group call or text Jeanne P. at (830) 624-6478.
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PROPERTY STEWARDS are a stalwart group of doers at Emanuel's who meet on Tuesday mornings. All skillsets are welcome. There are carpenters and gardeners and people good at changing light bulbs! Contact Garry Miller for more information.
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SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER meets in the chapel on Thursday mornings at 10am to lift in prayer our church, community, and the world. Contact is Donna Simmons.
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FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP gathers for lunch on 1st Sundays at Noon in the Women's Ministry Room. This ministry is for widowed, divorced, separated, and any people needing conversation and friendship. Please bring a favorite dish to share. Donna Simmons is the contact
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HEALING THROUGH CONVERSATION is a support group for those who have lost a loved on to death. The group meets on the 1st Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Facilitated by Donna Simmons.
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SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB usually gathers on the 3rd Thursday at 11:30am of each month for lunch, conversation, and other shenanigans. Donna Simmons is the coordinator for this lively group.
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WORSHIP LEADERS are the backbone of our services on Sunday mornings. If you would like to be an usher, reader, assisting minister, Altar Guild, communion assistant, hospitality. or radio announcer contact Sherry H.
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DO YOU PLAY 42? A group of domino players play the game 42 at Emanuel’s on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. Experienced players are invited to pull up a chair and join in the fun with “The 42 Crew.” Please contact Alton Mattke at 433-1193 and he can answer all your questions.
Please contact individual groups or the church office to see how each creatively proceeds with the ministry and life of the church
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YOUR BEST LIFE FESTIVAL
Happy * Healthy * Whole
Saturday, May 14, 2022
10am - 3pm
Central Park in downtown Seguin
NAMI Guadalupe County, an Emanuel's Partner in Service, is hosting a free festival for the whole family. Find information on health and wellness from a variety of local agencies, businesses, and organizations. Learn about community resources, financial planning, mental health, nutrition, physical fitness, safety and more. There will be jiu jitsu, tai chi, yoga, and Zumba demonstrations plus disc golf, coloring and face painting for all ages, bounce house and petting zoo. Food trucks, too!
Canned good donations will go the Christian Cupboard.
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Emanuel’s hosts a community Support Group for Caregivers currently caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Dementia, and other aging issues. Meeting next May 28, June 25, and July 23. Facilitators are the Rev. John and Faye Van Deusen. You can reach Pastor John at (830) 305-5658 and Faye at (830) 305-8851. |
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NAMI GUADALUPE COUNTY provides education, advocacy and support to families and individuals affected by mental illness. Learn more at NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.
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CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD provides food and other basic need items to those living in Guadalupe County. Emanuel's has collection sites in the Narthex and the Mountain St. entrance. Most needed items include: cans of tuna and other meats; cans of fruit, veggies, beans, soup; mac & cheese; dried beans and rice; pasta and sauces; PB&J; cereal; toilet tissue, soap
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THE GARDEN OF EATIN' is Emanuel's community garden on the corner of Walnut and Bowie Streets. The garden enjoys a partnership with Seguin ISD and provides produce for the Christian Cupboard as able. We'd love to have you dig in with us. Contact our resident gardener Wayne S.
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CHURCH WOMEN UNITED is a valuable ecumenical organization with women from different churches who worship and work together on various projects. Contact is Elaine G.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY builds and improves homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable place to live. The current house is at 503 E. Pine St If you can help out, please contact Garry Miller at 830-534-3290 or glmiller1948@gmail.com.
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Emanuel's regular office hours are Monday - Thursday from 8-5. However, if the office is understaffed, you may find the answering machine catching your call or a "Gone Fishing" sign on the door. Please know that we will get back with you as soon as possible.
We encourage you to call before stopping by. Everyone is still accessible via email. Thanks for understanding our need pace ourselves during these very trying times.
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Online giving is safe, simple, and quick to do through our Vanco link. One time or recurring donations can be indicated.
You can still mail in your offering to the Church by sending a check to:
Emanuel's Lutheran Church
206 N. Travis Street
Seguin, Texas 78155
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Year to Date Giving comparison:
Jan 1 - May 3, 2022
Receipts: $ 160,300.95
Expenses: $ 168,546.24
Jan 1 - May 3, 2021
Receipts: $ 175,767.31
Expenses: $ 171,689.03
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the church either through email or phone.
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Submit a brief, yet detailed description of your event below or to info@elcseguin.org before noon on Tuesdays for consideration for that week's email news. Late submissions will be considered for the following week's email and/or social media posts.
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